DiscoverAutistic at 40S2 Episode 14 - Discovering my pervasive drive for autonomy as an autistic adult
S2 Episode 14 - Discovering my pervasive drive for autonomy as an autistic adult

S2 Episode 14 - Discovering my pervasive drive for autonomy as an autistic adult

Update: 2024-04-26
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In this episode I share why I believe my most confusing and destructive experiences and behaviours as an undiagnosed autistic child and adult can be explained by internalised PDA (pathological demand avoidance / pervasive drive for autonomy).

Toni’s email is autisticat40@outlook.com. Instagram is @autistic_at_40_podcast.

You can support this podcast and the free online community, Autistihood, here: buymeacoffee.com/autisticat40

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S2 Episode 14 - Discovering my pervasive drive for autonomy as an autistic adult

S2 Episode 14 - Discovering my pervasive drive for autonomy as an autistic adult

Toni Borneo